Crochet Pennie the Penguin Amigurumi
If you're looking for a fun and cute project to work on, why not try crocheting Pennie the Penguin Amigurumi? This little penguin amigurumi is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your home decor or making a thoughtful gift for a friend. With its fluffy body, adorable beak, and googly eyes, Pennie is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Crocheting this project is not only enjoyable but also a great way to practice your crochet skills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, creating your very own Pennie the Penguin will be a delightful and rewarding experience. Just imagine the joy of seeing your finished creation sitting proudly on a shelf or being hugged by a loved one. So grab your crochet hook, choose some cozy yarn, and get ready to bring Pennie the Penguin to life with each stitch you make!
Materials:
- 3.75mm crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn in the colors of your choice
- 10mm Safety eyes
- Fiber fill
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
- mr- magic ring
- st- stitch
- sc- single crochet
- inc- increase
- dec- decrease
Body:
Round 1: mr 6 [6]
Round 2: inc x6 [12]
Round 3: (sc 1, inc)x6 [18]
Round 4: (sc 2, inc)x6 [24]
Round 5: (sc 3, inc)x6 [30]
Round 6: (sc 4, inc)x6 [36]
Round 7: (sc 5, inc)x6 [42]
Round 8: (sc 6, inc)x6 [48]
Round 9-29: sc around [48]
*Place eyes between rows 16 and 17, about 8 stitches apart.
Round 30: (sc 6, dec)x6 [42]
Round 31: (sc 5, dec)x6 [36]
Round 32: (sc 4, dec)x6 [30]
Round 33: (sc 3, dec)x6 [24]
Round 34: (sc 2, dec)x6 [18]
Round 35: (sc 1, dec)x6 [12]
Round 36: dec around [6]
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Tummy:
Round 1: mr 3 [3]
Round 2: ch 1, turn, inc x3 [6]
Round 3: ch 1, turn, (sc 1, inc) x3 [9]
Round 4: ch 1, turn, (sc 2, inc) x3 [12]
Round 5: ch 1, turn, (sc 3, inc) x3 [15]
Round 6: ch 1, turn, (sc 4, inc) x3 [18]
Fasten off.
Row 7: Sc across flat end, dispersing stitches evenly.
Row 8-13: Ch 1, turn, sc across
Fasten off, sew to body about 1-2 rows under the eyes
Wings (x2)
Round 1: mr 6 [6]
Round 2: inc x6 [12]
Round 3: (sc 1, inc)x6 [18]
Round 4: (sc 2, inc)x6 [24]
Round 5: (sc 3, inc)x6 [30]
Round 7: Fold in half and crochet the sides together to form a half circle. Fasten off and attach to the body
Feet (x2)
Round 1: mr 6 [6]
Round 2: inc x6 [12]
Round 3-7: sc around [12]
Round 9: flatten and sc sides together [6]
Round 10: ch 1, turn, (sc, dc, sc in one st, slip stitch in next st)x3
Fasten off. Attach to bottom of body.
Beak (Two Pieces)
Round 1: mr 3 [3]
Round 2: ch 1, turn, inc x3 [6]
sc across flat part
*make sure both pieces have same number of stitches on flat part
Fasten off. Sew together outer (round) edges of beak. I used a running stitch so that the edges remain neat and clean.
Tail
Round 1: mr 6 [6]
Round 2: inc x6 [12]
Round 3: sc around [12]
Round 4: (sc 1, inc)x6 [18]
Round 5: sc around [18]
Sew opening in half.
Fasten off and attach to the body so that it keeps the penguin standing up straight.